Kia Picanto JA Quiz

Steering

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Specifications

Specification

Item Specification
Type Motor Driven Power Steering
Steering Gear Type Rack and Pinion
Rack Stroke 148 ± 1 mm (5.8268 ± 0.0394 in.)
Steering Angle (Max.) Inner 38,6° + 0,5 -1,5°
Outer 32,2°

Tightening Torque
Item Tightening Torque (kgf·m)
N·m kgf·m lbf·ft
Wheel Hub Nuts 107,9 - 127,5 11,0 - 13,0 79,6 - 94,0
Steering Wheel Lock Nut 44,1 - 49,0 4,5 - 5,0 32,5 - 36,2
Steering column mounting nut 24,5 - 29,4 2,5 - 3,0 18,1 - 21,7
Steering Column Mounting Bolt 53,9 - 58,8 5,5 - 6,0 39,8 - 43,4
Universal Joint to Steering Gear Pinion 32,4 - 37,3 3,3 - 3,8 23,9 - 27,5
Tie Rod End Ball Joint Nut 24,5 - 34,3 2,5 - 3,5 18,1 - 25,3
Lower Arm Ball Joint Bolt and Nut 58,8 - 70,6 6,0 - 7,2 43,4 - 52,1
Steering Gear Box Mounting Bolts 88,3 - 107,9 9,0 - 11,0 65,1 - 79,6
Stabilizer Bar Link Nut 49,0 - 58,8 5,0–6,0 36,2 - 43,4
Subframe Mounting Bolts and Nuts 176,5 - 196,1 18,0 - 20,0 130,2 - 144,7

Special Service Tools

Special Service Tools

Tool Name/Number Illustration Description
Lower Arm Ball Joint Remover
0K545-A9100
Used to remove the ball joint.
Ball Joint Remover
09568-1C100
Remove the ball joint

Repair Procedures

Service Adjustment Procedure

Steering Wheel Play Inspection

  1. Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels point straight ahead.
  2. Measure the distance the steering wheel can be turned without moving the front wheels.

    Specification: 0–30 mm (1.1811 in) or less

  3. If the play exceeds the standard value, inspect the steering column, shaft, and linkage.

Stationary Steering Effort Inspection

  1. Place the vehicle on a level surface and set the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position.
  2. Start the engine and turn the steering wheel several times from lock to lock to warm up the power steering fluid.
  3. Attach a spring scale to the steering wheel. With the engine idling, pull the scale and read it as soon as the tires start to rotate.

    Standard value: 3.0 kgf max.

  4. If the measured value exceeds the specified value, inspect the steering gear.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Symptom Probable Cause Remedy
Steering wheel play Loose Clamp Cap Tighten
Steering Gear Mounting Bolts Loose Tighten
Loose or worn tie rod end Tighten or replace as necessary
Steering Wheel Does Not Return Properly Excessive Tie Rod End Turning Resistance Replace
Clamp Bolt Overtightened Adjust
Tie rod end and/or ball joint does not rotate smoothly Replace
Loose transaxle mounting bracket and/or worn steering shaft joint Tighten
Worn steering shaft joint and/or body bushing Repair or replace
Deformed strut Replace
Damaged Gear Bearing Replace
Knocking or clunking in rack and pinion Hose contact with vehicle body Move
Loose transaxle bracket Tighten
Loose tie rod end and/or ball joint Tighten
Worn tie rod and/or ball joint Replace
Noise from oil pump Low Fluid Level Refill
Air in Fluid Bleed Air
Loose pump mounting bolts Tighten

Test yourself

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